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KACRAN commends Buhari, Buni on Livestock Projects in Yobe
KACRAN commends Buhari, Buni on Livestock Projects in Yobe
By: Yahaya Wakili
Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari and Yobe state Governor Hon. Mai Mala Buni for awarding a multi billions naira Livestock Development Projects in Jakusko Nasari Grazing reserves in Yobe state.
The commendation was contained in a Press Release issue and signed by the National President, Hon. Khalil Mohammed Bello.
“As a partner in progress to federal and Yobe state governments towards the development of the livestock sector across the country we wish to commend them for the said unforgettable gesture.
“We view it as a positive move in a right direction, more especially at this time when Herders all over the country are experience untold hardship due to the negative impact of global warming, shortage of animals feed and water points, which are cause herders to move from one place to another in search of animals feed and water points.” The statement reads
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He said, KACRAN is on the strong view that the governors of the northern states are doing something positive in their respective states to end wantom clashes between Herders and Farmers.
“The execution of the below livestock development projects which includes milking collection center, milking parlor, veterinary clinic, dispensary, primary school, aqualture, feed milk, warehouse, earth dams, access road, security post, admin block, mosque, 40 housing units etc. are commendable.
“We want to use this golden opportunity to thank His Excellency the Deputy governor of Yobe state, Hon. Idi Barde Gubana (Wazirin Fune), Dr Mairo Amshi the Hon commissioner of Agriculture and Natural Resource, permanent secretary, Alhaji Musa Usman and the entire members of the implementation committee appointed by H.E Hon. Mai Mala Buni for their giant stride towards proper supervision of the projects.” The statement added.
The release further said on behalf of the entire members of KACRAN Yobe state Herders and other pastoralists that are massively coming into the state to exploit its accommodative tendencies and special vegetation as well as peaceful nature. Adding that the project will benefit all.
“We wish to immensely thank the Managing Director of Gaidam Motors Ventures limited, Alhaji Saminu Gaidam who was the first person to start and successfully finish his contract of building a milking collection center and milking parlor, which he did with honesty and utmost sincerity.” The statement said
Hon. Khalil Bello further calls on the other contractors to emulate the Managing Director of Gaidam Motors Ventures Ltd in the execution of their projects so that they will be commended by us the actual beneficiaries of the said extraordinary livestock development projects worthy for mentioning and commendation.
KACRAN commends Buhari, Buni on Livestock Projects in Yobe
Bandits abduct four farmers in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Atleast four farmers were abducted by suspected bandits in Tudun Moriki, Zurmi Local Government Area of the state.
Security sources said the incident occurred on May 15 at about 12:00 p.m. while the victims were working on their farms.
Armed men stormed the farmlands and whisked away the victims to an unknown destination.
Security forces promptly mobilised to scene and launched a rescue operation, while efforts are ongoing to track and apprehend the suspects.
Bandits abduct four farmers in Zamfara
Troops recover 1,000 rustled cattle, kill 2 bandits in Taraba–Plateau border clash
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have recovered about 1,000 rustled cattle and neutralised two bandits during a fierce gun battle along the Taraba–Plateau border.
Zagazola Makama understands that the peration followed an alert received on April 25 about over 60 armed bandits mounted on 30 motorcycles who crossed from Plateau into Taraba to rustle cattle from a Fulani settlement near Jebjeb.
According to the sources, troops of 6 Brigade,, swiftly mobilized and deployed to the scene noting that they joined forces with troops stationed at Jebjeb, who had earlier engaged the fleeing bandits.
The combined forces advanced to Komodoro village in Taraba State, where contact was made with the bandits who had crossed back into Daji Madam Forest in Plateau State.
During the ensuing firefight, two bandits were killed, and approximately 1,000 stolen cattle were recovered.
The military said the recovered cattle have been moved to Jebjeb for onward handover to their rightful owners.
Troops recover 1,000 rustled cattle, kill 2 bandits in Taraba–Plateau border clash
Zulum Apoints Hajiya Mairo Bunu Lawan as Chairperson of BOSCHMA
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the appointment of Hajiya Mairo Bunu Lawan as Chairperson of the Board of the Borno State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (BOSCHMA).
In a statement by the Special Adviser to the governor on Media, Dauda Iliya, the appointment is for an initial term of four (4) years.
The appointment is in accordance with the powers vested in the Governor under Section 5(1) of the Borno State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency Law, 2018.
Hajiya Mairo Bunu Lawan is a seasoned administrator and held various leadership positions including permanent secretary in the Borno State civil service in the ministries of Agriculture, Budget and Planning and Water Resources. She was also the former state Accountant General.
She holds a Masters degree in Business Administration (Finance) at University of Maiduguri, and Fellow of several professional bodies including Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Nigeria, Association of National Accountants of Nigeria, Institute of Public Administration of Nigeria and member Nigerian Institute of Management.
The newly appointed chairperson have attended numerous courses within and outside the country including Policy Strategic and Leadership course at the Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies Kuru, and training in International Public Sector Accounting Standards conducted by Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) in London, among others.
Governor Zulum congratulated the newly appointed Chairperson and urged her to bring her wealth of experience to bear in advancing an effective contributory healthcare scheme in the state.
The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Borno State House of Assembly.
Zulum Apoints Hajiya Mairo Bunu Lawan as Chairperson of BOSCHMA
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